Category: Matthew 6
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Seek First the Kingdom of God and other teachings
(Matthew Chapter 6, Verses 16-34) Jesus continues his teachings about not doing things to be seen by men in verses 16-17 saying when you fast you should not look dismal, but rather go about your business as if all were normal. Let us look for a moment at the scriptural significance of fasting as it…
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The Lord’s Prayer and Issues of Seeking Praise from Men
(Matthew Chapter 6, Verses 1-15) We begin to see Jesus teach about our behaviours in front of others in this section. He tells us that being a Christian is not like a spectator sport. We should not prance about as someone or something important nor do things that draw attention to ourselves. Our aim is…